“Real Housewives of New Jersey“ stars Teresa Giudice and Melissa Gorga reconciled in November 2025 after multiple years of feuding. Now, months later, after filming the most recent “RHONJ” season, the self-proclaimed “Queen of New Jersey” is opening up about where she stands with her sister-in-law and why they reconciled.
This comes as Giudice appears on Bravo’s newest limited series, “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th,” as one of the seven principal cast members. The others are Vicki Gunvalson, Porsha Williams, Luann de Lesseps, Kyle Richards, Gizelle Bryant, and Lisa Barlow.
Giudice and the main cast of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th” appeared on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” on August 9 following the show’s premiere episode. During the appearance, she was asked what led to her and Gorga burying the proverbial hatchet.
Giudice responded, stating that filming Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Race” with her daughter, Gia Giudice, was part of the motivating factor, noting that she wanted to set a positive example for all four of her daughters.
According to her, “I’m always thinking as a mom, you know, ‘what kind of lesson can I teach my daughters,’ so I was like, ‘I’m not fighting.’ I wanna show her that I’m gonna end the fighting.” Notably, Giudice said her feelings were first directed at her ex, Joe Giudice, but she later directed them at her brother, Joe Gorga, and his wife, Melissa.
She Opened Up About Reaching Out To Joe And Melissa Gorga
Giudice continued, going into some detail about her process of reaching out to Joe and Melissa. According to her, “So, I texted my brother, and I said, ‘Do you want to meet? Let’s meet together and let’s talk.” From there, she shared that “ever since that day it’s been great.”
After that, Andy Cohen asked Giudice how filming season 15 of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” with Joe, Melissa, and the rest of the cast had gone. She said, “Amazing. Yeah, it was great.” Cohen then stated that this was the first time in “15 seasons” that Giudice had enjoyed filming the show.
Melissa Gorga Recently Opened Up About Her Relationship With Teresa Giudice
Melissa interviewed with E! News in August 2026 while at the premiere event for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.” During the chat, she was asked for an update on her relationship with Giudice, and she said they were in a great place.
In regard to ending their feud, Melissa said, “That’s what it’s all about. We were so proud that we were able to turn it around, and maybe we can be an example for people who think they’re never going to speak to their family members again.”
Melissa continued reflecting by sharing advice for other families who had similar drama, saying, “If we can do it, anyone can.” Additionally, she also spoke about the upcoming 15th season of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” noting that “the season finale ended with a bang.”
Teresa Recently Celebrated Four Years Of Marriage
According to PEOPLE, Giudice began dating Luis Ruelas in July 2020 and then tied the knot with him in August 2022. Now, most recently, the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star took to Instagram to highlight their fourth wedding anniversary.
She did so by posting several photos from the occasion and including a lengthy caption. She began, “Happy 4th Anniversary to my Love, the man who makes me feel like a queen every single day. Four years ago, I married my best friend, my greatest blessing, and the love of my life.”
Giudice continued, “Every morning I wake up beside you, I’m reminded how lucky I am. If I had to choose you all over again, I would—365 days a year, forever and always.”
Toward the end of the post, she added, “My man, my forever, my everything—I love you more than words could ever express. Here’s to celebrating us today and to a lifetime of waking up beside each other, laughing together, loving each other, and growing old hand in hand.”
The ‘RHONJ’ Star Has A New Book Coming Out
Giudice announced in June 2026 that she was set to release a new memoir, “The Queen of New Jersey.” It comes from Ballast Books and will be released on November 17. Notably, this is the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star’s third memoir, following her most recent, 2017’s ‘Standing Strong.”
She said on Instagram about the book, “Life has taught me so much — about family, loyalty, strength, forgiveness, and what it truly means to rise. Every time I fell, I got back up stronger. I can’t wait for you all to read The Queen of New Jersey and share this journey with me.”
